Well, I just hate to spoil all the summer suspense, but here’s the 49ers’ 53-man roster projection: QB (2): Colin Kaepernick, Blaine Gabbert Cut: Dylan Thompson Thompson, a rookie free agent, is obviously a strong candidate for the practice squad given the skimpy depth chart at this position. The 49ers didn’t use one of their …

Carrier’s decision: Accept an offer to play at Division I blueblood Wisconsin as a preferred walk-on, or attend Beloit (Wis.) College, a brainy Division III school that had never produced an NFL player? …

Harbaugh is entering the fourth year of five-year, $25 million contract he signed in 2011 before he led the 49ers 36-11-1 record, two NFC West titles and their first Super Bowl appearance since the 1994 season. Harbaugh is the only coach in NFL history to reach the conference championship game in each of his first three seasons. …

Before his injury, though, Crabtree looked far better than fine in training-camp practices. He’s made a series of high-degree-of-difficultly catches, highlighted by a one-handed, left-hander he made on a deep crossing route. …

Outside linebacker Aldon Smith, who is facing a suspension for a series of off-the-field transgressions, will reportedly meet with commissioner Roger Goodell on Aug. 8 in New York while the 49ers are in the midst of a six-day trip to Baltimore. …

With that history in mind, his meeting-room behavior since he signed with the 49ers in April shouldn’t come as a surprise. Lloyd, 33, has been talking to himself during video sessions and pretending to run his routes while seated. …

LaMichael James isn’t a doctor, but the 49ers running back could have an honorary degree in the art of treating elbow dislocations. James has an unfortunate triple crown: He’s dislocated an elbow in high school, college and the NFL. …

Given the stalemate, Boone is a candidate for an extension. The 49ers’ top two pending free agents are wide receiver Michael Crabtree and right guard Mike Iupati. On Sunday, general manager Trent Baalke said he’d like to sign them to extensions before they reach free agency. …

Asked Sunday about the five quarterbacks he had in training camp, Jim Harbaugh said Colin Kaepernick, Blaine Gabbert, Josh Johnson and McLeod Bethel-Thompson were all “NFL quarterbacks without question and assets for us to be on our team.” …

Smith (6-1, 208), who entered the NFL in 2010 as an undrafted free agent from Kentucky, has 48 career carries for 156 yards and two touchdowns, all with the Cardinals. Last year, Smith played in 16 games, had 54 yards on 18 carries and added 68 yards on 10 receptions. …

Two days after backup running back Kendall Hunter sustained a torn ACL, LaMichael James suffered a dislocated left elbow during practice today and is expected to be sidelined a month, a source said. If so, James would likely miss the exhibition season – the preseason finale is Aug. 28 at Houston – but would be available for the season opener at Dallas on Sept. 7. …

Today, general manager Trent Baalke said it’s conceivable the commissioner Roger Goodell will make a decision before the 49ers play the Ravens in their exhibition opener on Aug. 7 in Baltimore. Niners CEO Jed York has been in contact with Goodell, but a specific date for Smith to meet with Goodell in New York hasn’t been set. …

After injuring his right knee Friday, 49ers running back Kendall Hunter eventually walked off the practice field without a noticeable limp. The less encouraging sign: Just before he reached the locker room, Hunter punched the air with his right fist in frustration, suggesting his injury could be serious. …

Hunter, 25, entering his fourth NFL season, was injured during seven-on-seven drills after he caught a swing pass from Blaine Gabbert. Hunter’s right knee appeared to buckle when he planted as cornerback Perrish Cox approached him. …